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Environmental Chemistry Letters

Springer Nature · Switzerland · Est. 2003

ISSN1610-3653eISSN1610-3661

SJR Q1✓ WOS SCIE✓ Scopus / SJR

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Medium Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ WoS SCIE/SSCI+25

✓ Scopus Q1+25

Total50

Journal Impact Factor

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SJR Score

3.929

H-Index

182

CiteScore

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SNIP

3.878

Total Works

1,993

Total Citations

151,649

2yr Mean Citedness

24.72

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

Environmental Chemistry Letters focuses on the analysis, remediation, and environmental impact of various pollutants. Recent articles highlight research on microplastic pollution from diverse sources including marine industries, consumer products, and cigarette butts. The journal also covers the development of novel analytical methods for detecting and characterizing pollutants like per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and microplastics. Furthermore, it explores sustainable solutions such as bioplastics, waste valorization into fuels, and the use of wood-derived materials for pollutant removal, alongside advancements in renewable energy sources like lignin-derived biofuels.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionSwitzerland

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published2003

FrequencyFour Issues A Year

StatusActive (last: 2026)

Total Publications1,993

Publisher OrgSpringer Science+Business Media

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Submission Info

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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6/12 · 50%

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Springer Nature

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Is the ISSN verified?

1610-3653 / 1610-3661

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WoS, Scopus

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

N/A

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Primary language documented?

English

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Publication & Citation Trend

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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Environmental ChemistryQ1

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Chemistry, MultidisciplinaryEngineering, EnvironmentalEnvironmental Sciences

Scopus Categories

Environmental Chemistry

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Advanced Photocatalysis TechniquesPharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental ImpactsAdvanced oxidation water treatmentAdsorption and biosorption for pollutant removalMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionHeavy metals in environmentToxic Organic Pollutants ImpactNanoparticles: synthesis and applicationsAnalytical chemistry methods developmentRecycling and Waste Management Techniques